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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri House Bill 2564 Establishes Criminal Offense of Masked Intimidation
Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsor: Tiffany Price
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What This Bill Would Do
Missouri House Bill 2564 creates the new criminal offense of masked intimidation for individuals who intentionally harass, intimidate, or threaten others while concealing their identity with a mask to cause fear of physical safety. A first offense is classified as a , escalating to a class D felony for a second offense and a class C felony for third or subsequent offenses.
Residents face felony criminal charges and escalating prison terms for concealing their faces while engaging in harassing, intimidating, or threatening conduct, with explicit exceptions provided for holidays, weather protection, occupational safety, health measures, and religious garb.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Individuals in Missouri
Missouri residents are subject to new felony criminal liabilities and penalties for engaging in harassing, intimidating, or threatening conduct while wearing a facial covering.
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Are there exemptions for wearing masks or face coverings?
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- May 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 22, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
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